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Chromosome 4, Monosomy 4q

National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.

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Disorder Subdivisions

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General Discussion

Chromosome 4, Monosomy 4q is a chromosomal disorder caused by a partial deletion of the long arm of chromosome 4. The patient may have an extremely prominent forehead (frontal bossing), enlargement of the back part of the head, low placement of ears, short broad hands and feet, unusually small size associated with slow or delayed growth, congenital heart defects, and possible mental retardation.

Supporting Organizations

Chromosome Disorder Outreach, Inc.

P.O. Box 724

Boca Raton, FL 33429-0724

USA

Tel: (561)395-4252

Fax: (561)395-4252

Email: info@chromodisorder.org

Website: http://www.chromodisorder.org/

Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center

PO Box 8126

Gaithersburg, MD 20898-8126

Tel: (301)251-4925

Fax: (301)251-4911

Tel: (888)205-2311

Website: http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/GARD/

UNIQUE - Rare Chromosome Disorder Support Group

G1 The Stables

Station Road West

Oxted, RH8 9EE

United Kingdom

Tel: 0044 (0)1883 723356

Email: info@rarechromo.org

Website: http://www.rarechromo.org/html/home.asp

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Last Updated: 8/7/2007Copyright 2007 National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.

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